Maritime Security in the Asia Pacific Region: China and the Littoral States

“Maritime Security in the Asia Pacific Region: China and the Littoral States” is the second of a four-part series of roundtable discussions hosted by the Center for Asia Pacific Strategy that addresses current and future approaches to maritime security in the Asia-Pacific region. The second panel discussion was recorded on November 10, 2021.

The discussion focuses on China’sactions in the South and East China Sea, the impact of the 9 Dash Line on littoral states, and the impact on trade from instability in the South China Sea.

PARTICIPANTS
Opening remarks:
Brigadier (Ret.) Andrew Cliffe, Board of Directors, Center for Asia Pacific Strategy
Moderator:
Commander Jonathan G. Odom, J.D., L.L.M., Military Professor of International Law, College of International and Security Studies, George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies
Panel members:
- Hon. Philip Dalidakis, former Trade Minister, State of Victoria, Australia
- Dr. Jay Batongbacal, Director, Institute for Maritime Affairs & Law of the Sea, University of the Philippines Law Center

The views presented are those of the speaker (or author) and do not necessarily represent the views of U.S. DOD or its Components.

Marshall Center Contributors